Member Benefits

Internet

All Chamber members are listed on our web-site in the Business Directory and receive a FREE link to your web-site and e-mail. Visitors to the site can search for businesses by Name or Category. Banner advertising and listing enhancements for your listing are available at an additional charge.

Membership Directory

Both on-line and printed, all Chamber members receive free listings in the annual Business/Membership Directory. The directory is used as a guide of recommended businesses in the Greater Dripping Springs area.

Newsletter

The Enterprise is published monthly (9 issues) and e-mailed or mailed to nearly 300 chamber members. All new members and renewing members are listed in the publication, and all members have an opportunity to advertise in the informative newsletter.

Referrals

Members’ names and phone numbers are distributed to thousands of people inquiring each year about goods, services, shopping and visiting opportunities. The Chamber office is open six days a week most months of the year to serve its membership and the community.

Monthly Membership Meetings

The Chamber holds monthly membership meetings the fourth Thursday of each month. These meetings feature interesting speakers on matters affecting all businesses.

Business Socials

Business Socials are held quarterly and are a perfect opportunity to network with fellow business members. Chamber members may sponsor a Social and showcase their business.

Ribbon Cuttings

New members receive a free ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Greater Dripping Springs Area Chamber of Commerce. Chamber staff members arrange for local publicity of the event.

Workshops, Forums and Seminars

The Chamber hosts various workshops, forums and seminars for small business owners throughout the year. Past forums include Water & Wastewater in Dripping Springs, Pros & Cons of a Wet/Dry Election and Citizen Input on the Master Plan for Dripping Springs. Workshop and Seminar subjects include Marketing and Having an Effective Web Presence.

Tourism

The Chamber serves as the Tourism/Visitor Information center for the city. Businesses are referred daily concerning places to stay, eat, and shop.

Economic and Demographic Information

The Chamber serves as a reference point for members when they seek the latest statistical trends for business planning purposes.

Leadership Opportunities

Members have many opportunities to take leadership roles in the Chamber including serving on a committee or the Board of Directors.

Labels

Chamber members receive one free set of membership labels per year.  Additional sets may be purchased for a nominal fee.

Brochures Displayed

Members may display flyers or brochures in the Chamber office.

Representation

The Chamber acts as your spokesperson, sales manager, goodwill ambassador and business agent. We are the Business Voice of the Greater Dripping Springs Area.

Member Polls

By taking polls of the Membership throughout the year on various subjects, the Chamber makes sure it represents its members properly to local government officials who vote on issues that affect your business.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Kim Johnson, President
512.858.4740
E-Mail: dschamber@verizon.net